Paraprofessional (SPED) - Sumter Career and Technology Center

Qualifications:

• Applicants must possess an Associate's or higher degree;
• The completion of 60 credit hours of study towards a degree program at an accredited institution of higher education;
• A passing score on the Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys exams or an equivalent assessment;
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in an elementary school setting is highly desired.

Reports To: Principal

Length of Service: 185 days

Rate of Pay: Based upon credentials and experience in accordance with the district-approved pay schedule.

Performance Responsibilities

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, helps to maintain and oversee a positive learning environment.

Assists the teacher in implementing appropriate daily learning experiences that are congruent with the approved practices for the grade level and/or class composition and aligned with the instructional mission of the school and district.

Collaborates with the teacher as appropriate to help ensure that informed decisions are made regarding curricular planning, classroom environment issues, and instructional practices.

Aids the teacher in providing any unique and/or special accommodations required for students.

Helps the teacher promote a safe, secure, healthy learning environment.

Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner.

Provides individualized instruction to identified students and small groups who are experiencing difficulty in reading and mathematics.

Plans instructional activities that meet students' individual needs, interests, and abilities in reading and mathematics.

Advises teachers about students' progress throughout the course of intervention.

Helps to retrieve the performance data of students being served so teachers could analyze it to evaluate intervention effectiveness and determine progress.

Helps to maintain and oversee a positive learning environment under the direction of a properly-certified teacher.

Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner.

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Sumter School Board policy.